96d7e642-7b07-460d-a34c-f1595c8973c9SDC Now Open
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SDC Release Notes
]]>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT3bb00822-d4e3-4e4c-8c5b-6db3f8361eb9FY18 SOES Student (S) Contact(s) Collection, v1
FY18 SOES Beginning of Year Student (S) Collection, v1
Assessment Collections Re-Published
ODE ITC EMIS Trainings for August 2017]]>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT7dc13764-1607-47d1-93a5-590eaca62bdcThere’s yet another online trend catching the attention of tweens and teens around the world. It’s called the Blue Whale Challenge. But unlike some of the fun, harmless challenges we’ve seen in the past, the Blue Whale Challenge poses dire consequences. To win this game is to take one’s own life.]]>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMTb855922b-516e-49b8-8f20-135231fa01a7FY17 Graduate (G) Collection, v2
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes
]]>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT7e67afb1-cbeb-43f2-a9f2-9e65b6ef2fdeFY17 Graduate (G) Collection, v1FY18 Student (S) Cross Reference Collection, v2]]>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT66614c1a-4f96-4e34-a0f9-5d03d408199dWed, 02 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMTee3b3c3a-bb33-49b3-be12-1befb5bbd818FY17 Spring ACT Assessment (A) Collection, v1FY18 Retention Reporting All Grades Student (S) Collection, v1FY18 Student (S) Cross Reference Collection, v1FY18 Initial Calendar (C) Collection, v1Upload Your District Profile Webpage]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMT56ec9b08-0ecd-4b67-a449-872949412e7bSummer is a season of sleeveless tops, shorts and bathing suits, so what better time than now to talk with youth about their body image. Body Image is the way individuals think and feel about their own body, as well as how they perceive others to think and feel about their appearance. Heavily influenced by family, friends and media, one’s body image can be positive or negative.
]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMTaa9d974e-f52c-4734-897b-63391ae72150The Department expects that most students will meet one of the three existing pathways and districts should continue to work with students, as appropriate, to meet these requirements. However, the recent budget bill authorized two additional options only for students in the class of 2018 who entered grade 9 between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015. These options provide an opportunity for those students who do not otherwise meet one of the three existing pathways to graduation to earn a diploma.
]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:00:00 GMTeb63ff67-b6b6-4e19-9925-7997367f82d5FY17 Career Tech Accountability Assessment (A) Collection, v2
FY17 Student and Assessment Data Review and Appeals Open
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes
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SDC Release Notes
]]>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMTec5beeea-54fd-44a0-9034-f9ae39b89c93In a previous Know! tip, the Effect of Peer Presence, we discussed the fact that the mere presence of peers can lead a young person to take risks he or she wouldn’t normally take on their own, and that the main culprit is the adolescent brain and its underdeveloped self-control center. In addition to parental supervision and extra caution when allowing your tween/teen to gather with friends, experts say we can help our children curb those impulsive tendencies by encouraging greater self-control.
]]>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT486d68b9-de75-49dd-8d76-bb61e3d10cd5DORP Data Review and Data Appeal Windows Open
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes
]]>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT4993f09d-28fb-42da-bdec-b2f639d0922dEOC Missing List Issue Resolved
FY17 Spring End of Course State Assessment (A) Collection, v4]]>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT8c309217-2671-4ee5-8e6c-92be1d875f76FY17 Spring End of Course State Assessment (A) Collection, v3
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMTd8b7a363-c70e-4795-90d4-5bc9064f8f78FY17 Spring Alternate Assessment (A) Collection, v4
FY17 Spring State Assessment (A) Grades 3-8 Collection, v3
Files Recently Distributed]]>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT495ae18b-1899-4df0-a864-222d36b0757fFY17 Traditional Districts End of Year Student (S) Collection, v3
FY17 SOES End of Year Student (S) Collection, v4
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT3e140dd6-6abe-47a5-8e4c-f3f520e4bd75It is normal and healthy for adolescents to seek increased independence as they grow and develop. It is also normal for parents to have a hard time letting go. Naturally, we worry about our children’s health and safety and quite frankly, their ability to make good decisions. However, in order for our children to become mature, responsible, self-disciplined young people, we must loosen the reigns and allow them to make some decisions on their own, mistakes and all.]]>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT6a2bcde7-d954-496f-86e1-923f244dc2e0Data Appeal Window Open for Early Learning, COS, and OELPA Assessment Data]]>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMTc396391f-9d5c-41c2-8f9c-91000079da36We all know the heavy influence peer pressure can have on a tween/teen, especially when it comes to risk-taking behaviors like drinking, smoking and using other drugs. But are you aware of the impact the mere presence of peers can have on an adolescent’s decision-making, without any coercing or encouragement at all?]]>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMTb9e6e693-7c56-476e-8824-79d3c9311ea9FY17 Spring DORP Assessment (A) Collection Extended
FY17 Spring DORP Assessment (A) Collection, v2
FY17 Final Staff/Course (L) Collection, v2
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT02062ea7-cf72-4fe4-b598-533116a2d167Key Dates

Fall 2017 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

June-Oct. - State support team and district KRA trainers provide KRA teacher training to new kindergarten teachersJuly 7 - Deadline to update Assessment Data Manager – Preschool and Kindergarten role in the Ohio Educational Directory System (OEDS)July 7-16 - The Ready for Kindergarten (KReady) online system (http://ohio.kready.org) will be unavailable for server and system maintenanceJuly 17 - KReady online system opens for KRA administration for select districts that begin school before August 14.Aug. 1 - KReady online system opens for KRA and Kindergarten Field Test 2017 administration

]]>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT9fa8719a-8c9f-4755-9d9d-b89c7d077828Sudden Cardiac Arrest Law (also known as Lindsay’s Law), the Ohio Department of Education has placed within its Learning Management System (LMS) the Ohio Department of Health’s new 20-minute video and a related fact sheet on this topic.]]>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT5663b2fa-21e6-4c55-9661-ad5b02a11791SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMTf87ff305-c621-4b2e-bc22-cbeecbe1acbfSDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT22c83b48-e6e2-4b71-82b9-b2ac55da0d10SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 04:00:00 GMT2e21a24a-e2c0-4341-806c-bc3542db044bNew EMIS Coordinator Training
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT474154f1-1123-4cd7-8c85-5296d739c22eIn a previous tip, Know! Your Child’s Risk for Sexting, we talked about the prevalence of teen sexting, the problems it can cause and the importance of making this topic a priority in your conversations with your pre-teens and teens. In this tip, we provide parents with ideas on taking those conversations beyond, “You better never…”]]>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT12adf2f1-aa13-40b3-a938-0ddfc5280840FY17 Spring State Assessment (A) Grades 3-8 Collection, v2]]>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT43949c8c-79b8-4474-9f49-bc13238bf3ceFY17 OELPA Assessment (A) Collection, v2FY17 Financial (H) Collection, v2SDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes]]>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMTe972eb12-7363-41c5-b4b5-554bd0f2a5f2FY17 Spring End of Course State Assessment (A) Collection, v2
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT0e656365-3134-4040-b9e4-fce58097e79cFY17 Spring Alternate Assessment (A) Collection, v3
FY17 Spring End of Course State Assessment (A) Collection, v1]]>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT0ca0788d-b95b-4b17-89c8-60adf238c511Kids who hear about the dangers of drugs from trusted adults are up to 50 percent less likely to use. Mentors at summer camps, or band and sport camps, can support Ohio’s youth in making healthy choices. Camp leaders can lead a Start Talking! discussion and share the facts about the dangers of alcohol, illegal drugs and the misuse of prescription medications.]]>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMTda52eb6f-1fc3-4506-98f2-088746efabecSDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes]]>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT65916d81-d3a9-4cf9-a7db-1c3e75dc1211Click here for the June edition of the Early Learning Program Updates,whichprovides important Early Childhood Education news and information for administrators, teachers, families and community members.
]]>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT148c2b72-1953-40b1-b5b8-a406c1c0e06fFY17 Financial (H) Collection, v1]]>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT3c17369d-cfd4-4d0a-93d6-2872f23e197bSDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes
]]>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT35fb7eac-781f-430d-a69a-2c399f24239bFY17 Spring State Assessment (A) Grades 3-8 Collection, v1FY17 Spring DORP Assessment (A) Collection, v1FY17 Other Accountability Assessments (A) Collection, v2FY17 Spring OGT Assessment (A) Collection, v2FY17 Spring Alternate Assessment (A) Collection, v2]]>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT45c081c5-ad5f-4e17-9bf3-507b1eb18597As any parent or caregiver raising teenagers knows, smartphones play a leading role in their daily lives. While social media, apps and messaging provide a fun and highly accessible path to connect and share with friends, such outlets also allow youth to connect with those they should not be connecting with and share things they should not be sharing. We’re talking SEXTING - defined as sending sexually explicit messages, photos or videos via cell phone or other electronic devices.
]]>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT5954e337-f18a-415a-a9ac-e9dd51d8a787Here are the presentations from the Spring 2017 Early Learning Regional Technical Assistance Meetings:

]]>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT621a121e-14d3-44fd-af6f-975b6dfee075SDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes]]>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT692fd588-a4b0-4614-a4a8-69f84591a9cfThis version will be available to Ohio schools through the WorkKeys’ testing portal for Ohio on Oct. 1.]]>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT32638398-12e1-48b0-b258-b8cf6fe914f6FY17 Spring Alternate Assessment (A) Collection, v1FY17 Other Accountability Assessments (A) Collection, v1FY17 Spring OGT Assessment Collection (A) Collection, v1FY17 OELPA Assessment Collection (A) Collection, v1]]>Fri, 09 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT17498974-3685-4816-8b6a-b4053739306aFY17 Fall Third Grade ELA and Reading Data Appeals ExtendedNew EMIS Coordinator Training – Save the DateSDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes]]>Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT045bac8f-983e-4e77-945d-537eea095267While there is absolutely nothing wrong with teens experiencing a little boredom, too much time on their hands with “nothing to do” can lead to trouble, like experimenting with alcohol and drugs or engaging in other risky behaviors.]]>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT36af4a6f-34de-4c01-a011-c7c26e64c782ODE ITC EMIS Trainings for June 2017New FY17 Five Year Forecast-Final Optional (P) Collection, v1]]>Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:00:00 GMT7fc0e3ea-787b-4fd5-bb73-1db9c77b1b46If you’re a parent or other caregiver of teens, you likely have had “stranger danger” talks with them. Those types of stranger danger safety conversations, though critical for little ones, tend to decrease as our kids get older. Child safety experts say however, that those age-appropriate type safety talks are critical for older children as well and need to continue into and throughout their teenage years.
]]>Wed, 31 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT87e865df-4ba1-4c6a-9e9b-8892d5fffecbStep Up To Quality (SUTQ) is Ohio's quality rating system for child care programs. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) and the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) use a comprehensive, one- to five-star rating system to assess ODJFS- and ODE-licensed early childhood programs that choose to exceed minimum health and safety standards. Starting in 2020, all child care programs that receive state funding will be required to participate in Step Up To Quality. Ratings are posted online, and parents can use them to choose the program that is best for their child.

Highly rated programs require continuing education for teachers and staff, use child assessments to guide learning and development, and take additonal steps to help prepare children for kindergarten. In return, they receive additional funding and free marketing materials to help spread the news about their SUTQ rating and attract new customers.

This guide is designed for child care providers working to achieve star ratings. This includes:

Child care programs registering for SUTQ for the first time

Child care programs that already have at least one SUTQ star

County agencies

]]>Wed, 31 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT98cf29cb-5e10-4002-a08c-e8d38631ce25Data Appeal Window Open for Fall Third Grade Reading Data]]>Tue, 30 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT8102a39d-4a48-4d2e-a07f-fe73ee0112d1CTE Assessment Data to Check for Appeals]]>Thu, 25 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT5e784e99-2d89-44ac-8001-e4980ec8a545Even if you haven’t heard of 13 Reasons Why, don’t assume your pre-teen or teen hasn’t, and do approach this as if he/she may have caught some, several or all 13 episodes. The controversy surrounding this show is the subject matter and how it is being addressed, including depression, bullying, emotional abuse, substance abuse, sexual assault and suicide – and the viewing audience – as this series is the latest buzz in middle and high schools across the nation.
]]>Tue, 23 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT4aa71d23-9563-4db4-9d37-65d6e2684393Click here for the May edition of the Early Learning Program Updates, whichprovides important Early Childhood Education news and information for administrators, teachers, families and community members.]]>Mon, 22 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT11c585c2-996d-4036-9838-a36d39a55fed This guidance document is designed to support Early Head Start and Head Start programs in strategically leveraging the new provision allowing programs to reserve slots for children and families experiencing homelessness. Read on for a description of how programs can lay the foundation needed to ensure families can benefit from this new provision; a step-by-step guide for implementing the new provision; and an illustrative example of what reserving slots may look like in practice.
]]>Thu, 18 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTac9dd7f3-5472-46cd-ade9-7a3a4b99db99FY17 CTE March (D) Data Review and Appeals Extended
FY17 Medical Waiver Application Deadline this Weekend]]>Thu, 18 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT581d3e77-38e1-4141-9079-6514d96732e5Key Dates - Fall 2017 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment

June-Oct.

State Support Team (SST) and District KRA Trainers provide KRA Teacher Training to new kindergarten teachers

Jul. 7

Deadline to update Assessment Data Manager – Preschool and Kindergarten role in the Ohio Educational Directory System (OEDS)

]]>Wed, 17 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT36a9cb89-b801-4f66-91b8-160b93f0daf1What do nail polish, deodorant spray, permanent markers and correction fluid all have in common? They are all items we would expect to find in our children’s bedroom or study area, right? They certainly are not products that would signal a red flag or cause us to question their use - nor should they necessarily. However, each of these items are also common “inhalants” with the potential to harm.
]]>Wed, 17 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT83f34cb9-889a-47d1-8784-837df91294e2CTE CTPD Files, Corrected
Now Available: Maintenance of Effort Webinar Recording]]>Tue, 16 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT2cdbec70-9baa-4906-bc6c-1e017ed344a4If our pancreas has a chemical imbalance, we seek treatment. If our kidneys are not physiologically working right, we seek treatment. When our most complex organ, the brain, is not physiologically working right or has a chemical imbalance, for some reason we ignore or hide it. May is Mental Health Month; an opportunity to break the negative stigma that surrounds mental illness and promote the well-being of the whole individual.
]]>Tue, 09 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTc2c17578-ac0a-4186-b399-bcbb5ec53802FY17 Traditional Districts End of Year Student (S) Collection, v2
Data Review & Data Appeal Windows Open for CTE March (D) Data]]>Mon, 08 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTc246e004-4b84-4340-812c-89f4ef9f1f84FY17 Traditional Districts End of Year Student (S) Collection, v1
Files Recently Distributed
]]>Wed, 03 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTaccdded0-22f5-4807-abce-b814269b8b8cWatch the Webinar on Ohio's Licensure for Teachers NowEarly Learning hosted a webinar about Ohio’s Licensure for Teachers to provide guidance on the following topics:

• Ohio’s Four-Tiered Licensure Structure found here;
• The Ohio Resident Educator Program for beginning teachers; and
• Professional Development, including Local Professional Development Committees.]]>Wed, 03 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT98fe4c8b-8d42-4e05-94da-4d895b60f855Communication is key to prevention and essential in building and sustaining a positive relationship with our children, students, youth group members, athletes, etc. While it is vital to have ongoing conversations on the topic of alcohol and other drugs with them, it is equally important to talk about the everyday things happening in their lives.]]>Tue, 02 May 2017 04:00:00 GMTac54169e-48ba-41fe-acbc-cfb5a7f66d9eSee the latest resident educator news by clicking here to read all articles in this edition. ]]>Mon, 01 May 2017 04:00:00 GMT0d8d26b3-fefe-4218-8aa3-c6c25b822043ODE's Office of Professional Conduct submits an annual report to the State Board of Education. The Annual Report for 2016 will assist readers in understanding professional conduct initiatives of the office and of ODE.
]]>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT4286362b-ff05-488b-be58-72309fb50805FY17 Final Staff/Course (L) Collection, v1]]>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTa0d575f4-5e47-4284-9794-45b241bfb50fStudents from Genoa Area High School in Ottawa County were recognized on April 20 by representatives from Drug Free Action Alliance, the Start Talking! program and Verizon for submitting the winning video in the Start Recording/Start Talking statewide video contest. The top three videos and the students who produced them were announced and presented awards at the 6th annual “We Are The Majority” rally at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.]]>Sun, 23 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT922a8d29-22ea-4a8a-8763-7328e2e1798aClick here for the April edition of the Early Learning Program Updates, whichprovides important Early Childhood Education news and information for administrators, teachers, families and community members.]]>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT8f0e5c8e-50e4-4f1d-a7ab-733ae7e9c3acWhat is the leading drug used by our youth today? If you’re thinking marijuana or heroin, guess again. The answer is alcohol. It has long been and still remains the most widely used drug among young people, making alcoholism and alcohol-related problems the number one public health problem in the United States.]]>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT8a2cdcc0-46a7-4a03-9027-0d62f2ea95a8The media has done a good job bringing to light the prevalence and severity of the use of heroin, prescription drugs and marijuana among our nation’s youth. But what about alcohol? We don’t hear much about it in the news anymore. Is underage drinking still that widespread? And is it really that big of a deal? YES and YES.]]>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT3a704849-860a-48be-8cb4-bd4c7af3d3aeFY17 Early Learning Assessment (A) Collection, v2
Files Recently Distributed]]>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTfeea5f02-f21c-498f-b189-604d21720da7Updated 2016-2017 EMIS Data Collection Calendar
]]>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTc6c05971-1fda-42d4-9cdf-840ca4c705bbFri, 07 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT72e0e615-1ee1-4c2e-952c-71f6db516ce9FY17 Summer and Fall OGT Assessment (A) Collection, v1FY17 Fall DORP Assessment (A) Collection, v1FY17 Early Learning Assessment (A) Collection, v1FY17 Fall Third Grade ELA and Reading Assessment (A) Collection, v1]]>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT8bd0e971-768e-4433-bc71-a1d3f3e4ff79CTE Follow-up Appeals
]]>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMTb352a26d-214a-4a9b-bcd4-6ca5961d0b98Cracking voices, body odor and wild mood swings - all indicators of the long-awaited and sometimes dreaded period in every adolescents’ life. We’re talking puberty. Most youth are well-aware of the physical changes they can expect their bodies to go through, but do they know the impact of puberty on their brains? Are your children aware that all these hormonal changes affect the way they feel, think and act? If not, it is important to have the other half of, “the talk” with your child.]]>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT28e2d6b5-59bb-477c-9021-a9b5c9c548d1Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT4d30706a-44da-4996-b579-1c8b226130d7FY17 Five Year Forecast - Required Spring Update (P) Collection, v1FY17 Summer and Fall End of Course Assessment (A) Collection]]>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 04:00:00 GMT57fcd004-3b24-44b6-95fb-8fe11f81da86'Tis the season for spring cleaning. As you’re working hard to get your home decluttered, organized, spotless and sparkling, be sure to include the clearing out of old, unused or unwanted medicines – it’s a vitally important task.]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT189e7bec-6608-4a29-8d67-45048b860e67FY17 Child Outcome Summary Assessment (A) Collection, v1]]>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT354dfd42-6b11-4962-b1ee-a3d9c97428a8Click here for the March edition of the Early Learning Program Updates, whichprovides important Early Childhood Education news and information for administrators, teachers, families and community members.]]>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMTd2b225d4-eed2-4e60-896d-aaaa286d5a82Where Kids Count Level 2 Report Now Available
Subscribe to EMIS Validation and Report Explanations Page]]>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMTb15272ab-36b2-4b39-aa7d-80a5e6f08377New EMIS Coordinator Training]]>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT7a42304c-b7e4-4984-975e-b50428c733dcEven as adults, anger can be a difficult emotion to control, especially when it involves a child who continues to defy his or her parents. No one can push our buttons like our own children. However, the importance of exhibiting self-control in order to discipline a child appropriately, is monumental.
]]>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT5836f88e-51a6-4c41-8c66-52382cbb35e4The New Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System is here!
ALL preschool and school-age child care licensing and Step Up To Quality functions will be done in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System (OCLQS).

]]>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMT79f95519-527d-49c9-88df-2fd5d8a0e9e3We all want our children to be happy, right? So as parents and teachers, we find ourselves going out of our way, doing many small acts of kindness every day, solely for their benefit. But what we quickly learn is that these acts of kindness actually benefit us as well, even if unintended. Why? Because we care deeply about our children and students, and it feels good to do good for them.]]>Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMTf849b699-80a4-42c3-a1ab-73b6d3bb11f2Files Recently Distributed]]>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT18e158d4-2b1d-425b-9da2-bff87239263dData Appeal Window Open for 2017 KRA Data]]>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMTf91caa65-5c27-46d8-ad84-bf4c14266270this new webpage. Find additional information regarding eligibility requirements for short- and long-term substitutes here. Direct any additional questions to educator.licensure@education.ohio.gov. ]]>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMTc72421f0-0bb2-4c62-92ec-109dfc3417c0On February 10, 2017, you received a memorandum that contained inaccurate information about Ohio’s plans to no longer allow families to cite reasons of conscience for declining immunizations. The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify how the Ohio Department of Education, in close coordination with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, will address reasons of conscience over the coming months
]]>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTc0ce1a8e-f653-4f7b-ba95-710509e6186dIt is always important to focus attention on abuse in young people’s relationships and provide information to help prevent it. In a previous Know! tip, The Not-So-Innocent Side of Teen Romance, we discussed the prevalence of physical, emotional and verbal dating abuse that takes place among youth, as well as the long-lasting problems that can develop because of it.]]>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTcc69b085-9ba3-471b-bea7-2861f8659ef6The Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) is developing new Registration Guidelines for all professionals in ODE-licensed preschool programs. All professionals must maintain a profile in OPR. The OPR is a centralized information system for individuals in Ohio who are employed in the field of early childhood education, including ODE-licensed preschool programs. If you do not have an OPR Profile, create one here. ]]>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT6e2bb4a7-be1a-42a7-9fbf-83a901faf477FY17 SOES End of Year Student (S) Collection, v3
FY2017 CTE March (D) Concentrator Data Appeal Window Opens Monday, February 27]]>Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT600fa5e7-a0f2-49d5-a397-eff36095b5cfFY17 Traditional Districts Midyear Student (S) Collection, v3
Updating Reports on Student Progress Towards Graduation]]>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTb853d3fb-b94d-4b71-8c8d-abfb9b6992afClick here for the February edition of the Early Learning Program Updates, whichprovides important Early Childhood Education news and information for administrators, teachers, families and community members.]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT9500bfbf-0e89-4121-a290-43dd05966fc1Learn more here.]]>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT63aa1ab4-99ad-4534-bc3a-cb6aa90480a2ODE ITC EMIS Trainings for February–March 2017]]>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTd508c8fb-ab55-4426-8846-2c359b88696bFY17 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (A) Collection, v2]]>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTff2830df-30d5-44c4-8a97-59ef3722962bThe Ohio Department of Education provided a policy clarification regarding the ratio in preschool special education classrooms during a webinar recorded on Nov. 10, 2016. While this is not a new rule or a change in policy, the Office for Early Learning and School Readiness covers questions from school leaders and educators about the implementation of the rule in this webcast recording.

]]>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTd92e479b-e725-439f-80c1-42c730b6a154FY2017 CTE March (D) Concentrator data appeal window opens soon]]>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTa45406f1-94a3-45b9-ac17-5e7cfa216b19The month of February is known as a time of “love,” where secret-admirers and Valentines of all ages express their affection for one another through candy hearts, red roses and love letters. In sharp contrast, however, February has also become known as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month to focus attention on abuse in young people’s relationships and provide information to help prevent it.]]>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT2bd8bab7-1abc-4540-96d8-94b85209b295FY17 March Follow-up (D) Collection, v1]]>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT0256a105-f888-4524-82b0-05ca8c9694aeMon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT723dce64-a08e-461f-b6a4-ecb95fdbae23FY17 Initial Staff/Course (L) Collection, v3]]>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTda4cac9b-de2c-442b-916f-5c4e117a7ad5FY17 Initial Staff/Course (L) Collection, v2]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT2bc2070a-81f2-4ccd-b85f-ef1c35e4d8b0Why focus on prescription drugs? Research shows that more deaths are now occurring each year from accidental drug overdoses than from car accidents. Someone in the U.S. dies every 15 minutes from an accidental overdose. Nearly half of the drug overdose deaths are due to prescription drugs.]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT805d8f6c-826f-4a41-a55d-7e10597d6e67Tell us what information you need in this simple two-question survey about our new Principal's Toolkit
]]>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTa9ac5d85-99cb-4c89-962e-c59ff716ed90Federal Child Count Data Due March 6, 2017]]>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTc0ae7ddd-62d7-4633-8797-a993da549b51National Children’s Dental Health Month, an event of the American Dental Association (ADA). This year, the ADA is promoting the practice of drinking tap water with fluoride. Here are some resources on oral health. ]]>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMTddf1e7f1-0117-4450-b951-eb23a7f08992Solve for Tomorrow competition sponsored by Samsung.]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:00:00 GMT25ca5d3f-c4ea-4723-b8bb-8573bc875d0eWe jokingly talk about our children (and maybe ourselves) being addicted to our smartphones but, in reality, it is no laughing matter. Cell phone addiction is real and can be destructive to the lives of those who truly cannot control their use.]]>Mon, 30 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT250e1585-6707-49d1-928b-7cef91b67be6Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a restful winter break. Much like the anticipation of spring during this time of year, preschool is an exciting time for young children and the educators who teach them. Throughout the school year, you witness the growing competence of the children you teach. As the children's skills develop, they are able to express and demonstrate an array of emerging skills. As a result of your efforts and their efforts every day, the children in your classroom establish the skills necessary to succeed in school.

Introduction, Welcome to Preschool and Frequently Asked Questions

Training and Ordering

Using the ELA

Bridge Form: Data Collection, Entering and Reporting

Ready 4 Kindergarten: Understanding ELA and KRA

ELA and Professional Development

Data Manager Guide and Reason Codes

Reporting Fall 2016 Assessment Data in EMIS

Please take time to read and share these news articles in this January edition, which provides additional information to support you in closing out the 2016-2017 school year and to prepare for the 2017-2018 school year.]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT1ab4d92c-cb89-4c52-8357-23f3c3f571e8Early Learning Newsletter which provides program updates for early childhood education. Learn how to sign up and manage your subscriptions. ]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT31e8939e-914f-444f-92a8-6e36d7315598Click here for the January edition of the Early Learning Program Updates, whichprovides important Early Childhood Education news and information for administrators, teachers, families and community members.
]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT85c2fb98-2d1a-4dbd-be19-71d17d1d93d6
Please take time to read and share these news articles in this January edition, which provides additional information to support you in closing out the 2016-2017 school year and to prepare for the 2017-2018 school year.

]]>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT0d76e746-24ff-432f-9de0-2984217c8cdaBuilding on prior successful partnerships to promote early brain and language development and early STEM education, today, the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are joining with Too Small to Fail to release a Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children Toolkit on social and emotional development. All of the resources feature examples of simple actions to take, some of which caregivers might be doing already, such as maintaining consistent routines for young children.]]>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT60dff3a1-8991-476a-94f8-6282d2b7eaa0The Drug Free Action Alliance and the Start Talking! drug prevention program, through support from Verizon, are inviting Ohio students in grades 6 through 12, to test their creativity and produce 60-second videos offering tips on how adults and other youth can have frequent and honest conversations about substance abuse.
]]>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT9e82dfbb-d1b5-4053-bf03-ed30b0d60b77With adoption of State Board of Education language defining consistently high-performing teachers, certain educators with professional, lead professional or senior professional teaching licenses may not need to complete additional coursework or equivalent continuing education credits to renew their educator licenses. An educator who meets the State Board definition of consistently high-performing teacher is exempt from the additional coursework requirement for the renewal of a professional educator license for the next renewal cycle. Beginning the afternoon of Jan. 18, the CORE licensure application will ask each local professional development committee chair or co-chair to indicate whether or not an applicant meets the eligibility criteria. Read more here.]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMTc3518693-e380-43a7-8bb6-00bbc9fe3b42National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week.]]>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMTc3230fb8-3e1a-47d4-bb1c-8aeec73d946dReminder: ODE ITC EMIS Trainings for January]]>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT2489c9c4-3c77-4056-acb8-d21f63524397Print out “Prevent to Protect Prevent Infections for Baby’s Protection”to raise awareness of the connection between infections and birth defects.

Resources to support your conversations with families are available through the BrightFutures.org and HealthyChildren.org websites.
]]>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMTcd817c29-3e99-44f1-9460-4d09fb9c126dPreschool and school age child care programs that the Ohio Department of Education oversees will use a new program licensing and quality rating system beginning on Monday, Jan. 30.The new system allows external users to control and maintain who in their organization has access. To be ready for the Jan. 30 launch, please set up roles now for those in your district or school who work with these programs. Click here for instructions.

For general questions regarding the new system or setting OEDS roles, please contact the Office of Early Learning and School Readiness at (614) 752-1151 or or email OELSR.licensing@education.ohio.gov for preschool or SACC licensing role questions or SUTQ@education.ohio.gov for Step Up To Quality role questions.

]]>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMTc4d5fb5f-a96b-4618-b8ea-9ce520b68db1Most of us are hoping for only light snow this winter, but INFOhio is helping prepare for the worst with INFOhio’s Blizzard Bags for K-12.]]>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMTe54f5781-53fb-4ef9-83d6-c424c9e60453The National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW) has updated the Caring for Our Children, 3rd Edition (CFOC3) standard regarding safe sleep practices.

The updated CFOC3 Standard 3.1.4.1: Safe Sleep Practices and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID)/SIDS Risk Reduction is based on the updated policy statement from the AAP.]]>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT811ae1b2-f5d4-48d7-9a05-32336da7605eFY17 SOES End of Year Student (S) Collection, v2
FY17 Traditional Districts Midyear Student (S) Collection, v]]>Wed, 11 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT58371883-5ab3-4874-af1b-0ae327c06629clicking here to read all articles in this edition. ]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT23c4836d-d42b-4107-907b-f07efcd5f3bcTeens spend an average of nine hours a day on their smartphones. Yes, you’ve heard it before, and know it’s unhealthy for them for a number of reasons, and you have rules in place to reduce their screen time. Very good; you’ve got your child’s phone use in check, but how about yours?
]]>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT300df298-ebc4-4aec-9bfe-c7dabd8e1533SCR Conflicts
FY16 OELPA Assessment (A) Collection, v2
FY17 Student (S) Cross Reference Collection, v2
FY17 Summer and Fall End of Course Assessment (A) Collection, v2
FY17 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (A) Collection, v2
FY17 SOES End of Year Student (S) Collection, v1
FY17 Traditional Districts Midyear Student (S) Collection, v1]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT8383f569-056b-4d31-b18c-21a9ac655116January rolls in like a breath of fresh air. The calendar is reset and, in many regards, it is a chance to begin anew and an opportunity to do things “better” moving forward. The new year is also an ideal occasion for parents and children to come together to set fresh goals as both a family unit and as individuals. As you consider potential objectives for 2017 we challenge you, as a family, to come up with ways to make this a more meaningful, more impactful year.]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMTccaffaa5-9ae2-484d-a37c-c14257b3d3f3The NFL and its advertisers are gearing up for the Super Bowl, set to kickoff Sunday, Feb. 5. About 111.9 million viewers tuned in for last year’s Super Bowl, making it the third highest watched U.S. broadcast in history. Of that wide viewing audience, somewhere around 18 percent will be youth under 21 – which means millions of children will be exposed to all sorts of advertising, including ads for alcohol.]]>Wed, 28 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT0cea937f-40d0-4328-990a-6c676e0969dbHere is the December edition of theEarly Learning Program Updates, whichprovides important Early Childhood Education information for administrators, teachers, families and community members. ]]>Tue, 27 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT908c9761-30e4-4f7f-869c-4904e60ad40eBeginning of Year Student (S) Collections ClosingODE ITC EMIS Trainings for January 2017]]>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT3016c1f8-c5a0-453a-9f21-d88a948b03f1Register for the Early Learning Assessment trainings through the Ohio Professional Registry (OPR) at www.registry.occrra.org
]]>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT322dd97d-3f2e-4c7c-abea-b7c0afce2758FY17 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (A) Collection, v1
FY17 Summer and Fall End of Course Assessment (A) Collection, v1]]>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMTecc20ba3-fbe8-4756-bc77-302a4ebacd79Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMTc2eca23e-63d9-4ca8-8135-516b6cdabd38Is your son or daughter among the many youth begging for a smartphone this holiday season? And are you among the many parents considering the buy? Smartphones certainly have their advantages. They can be both helpful for you and fun for your child when used appropriately and in a positive manner.
]]>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMTd5a83e06-6a21-4b36-830d-77164d2605f0FY16 OELPA Assessment (A) Collection, v1]]>Tue, 13 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMTf722a133-1c94-4c0d-bf3d-f0dc1e9447dcUpdate–EOC Progress Reports]]>Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT5484b2b6-bb71-4b03-9c45-baa6707ff6caFY17 Initial Staff/Course (L) Collection, v1
EMIS Alliance Training Sessions]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT9a1a1ddb-aedf-4407-8e6a-ea3ac3991368New Tool for Evaluating Individual Student Progress Toward Graduation
Updated 2016-2017 EMIS Data Collection Calendar
Updated 2015-2016 EMIS Data Collection Calendar]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT6d94b156-e7f7-422e-81e0-c294d47c9d71You happily agreed to host this year’s holiday gathering. You have the house beautifully decorated, the dinner table is set, and your many guests are arriving. You have everything in place and your celebration appears to be nicely unfolding, as planned. But what about the young lady who just disappeared into the upstairs bathroom, where you keep your prescription medications? She now has full access to your prescriptions stored in the medicine cabinet. That wasn’t part of the plan.]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMTdfc84cde-014d-4a8c-a90c-ec93a7ec3251Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMT3b6ceec6-a924-4fa5-a353-988f38ed6be8One of the greatest gifts you can give your children cannot be bought online or in-store. While it is not likely to be on their holiday wish list, this gift is likely to bring your children greater happiness with lifelong benefits. We are talking about the gift of positive relationships and character development.]]>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:00:00 GMTcd01ec63-6e18-4a43-8e32-d658c6733fdfTue, 22 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT8a404d2c-e4cb-4349-9272-5e26cc8050e3Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT566116a7-e409-4fe5-ba21-7abf57fa0d38ODE ITC EMIS Trainings for November/December 2016
New graduation Q&A document available for chartered nonpublic high schools]]>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT9e439b18-18b8-4946-b1b2-91915f9852f3The holiday season is upon us, along with the anxiety and stress that are likely to accompany it (for a variety of reasons). And where there is stress, there are people attempting to cope. How does that look in your home? We’ve got a healthy coping strategy to help you through all the hustle and bustle; it’s one that doesn’t always get its due credit, but one the whole family can benefit from: laughter.]]>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT7d8fac72-bf6a-43f3-b69f-5cd1dd775b24Good and effective leadership makes a powerful difference . . . in any industry! Successful early childhood leaders foster positive, supportive cultures and build great teams that serve and enrich the lives of young children.

However, as an early childhood professional, the challenges you face can leave you feeling burned out, stressed out, and tired!

For these reasons, Ohio AEYC is making The Serving Leader workshops available for early childhood professionals in Ohio. This proven model will equip you to energize your team, and better serve the students and families in your community. Register Today!

]]>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMTdc5aad99-3092-4a93-a253-a7483434b3b3The Ohio Department of Education provided a policy clarification regarding the ratio in preschool special education classrooms during a webinar recorded on Nov. 10, 2016. While this is not a new rule or a change in policy, the Office for Early Learning and School Readiness covers questions from school leaders and educators about the implementation of the rule in this webcast recording.]]>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMTb44dde1b-f29f-477f-ba10-b4996ab5d95aVeterans Day was Nov. 11; an opportunity to thank all military personnel, past and present, for their service and sacrifice for our country and our freedom. As you continue to share your appreciation, please extend your gratitude and recognition to all the military family members as well – for their sacrifice is also great.
]]>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT5aa015f1-c074-4ca6-b177-5c9f5a0b706eNovember 2016 edition of the Early Learning Program Updates, whichprovides important Early Childhood Education information for administrators, teachers, families and community members. ]]>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMTe36fff58-1931-4dbf-bd5b-13e22570113eThe purpose of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Youth Program is to ensure that all children and youth, including preschoolers, have equal access to the same free and appropriate public education, as non-homeless children and youth. See more at the Ohio Department of Education's McKinney-Vento Resources for Awareness.]]>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT938d5e0b-72db-4702-965b-f3b5f03574a5As a parent or other caring adult, when we look to prevent or change particular behaviors in children, we sometimes do so by attempting to instill fear (scare tactics). Prevention experts advise that scare tactics and over-dramatic statements will not get the attention of your child when talking about substance abuse prevention.]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT39810516-a110-4072-9bd5-4d4efc0f28a6
done in the Ohio Child Licensing and Quality System.

]]>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT67bf73ac-4f13-4fa8-8ad9-07ca8153c4f4FY17 Final Calendar (C) Collection, v1
FY17 Five Year Forecast - Initial Optional (P) Collection, v1]]>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMTcfb379ba-b876-485b-9305-2d2df9cb07cdThe latest issue of the Resident Educator Updates features important information about the Resident Educator Summative Assessment, tips on registration for Program Coordinators, and guidance for using My RE Summary. Click here to read all articles online. ]]>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT66c8fd1f-4116-457b-8ac5-182012926f34FY16 Funding Data Review and Appeals Extended]]>Wed, 02 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT74d21b23-6485-4010-bab8-95ba283ec7cbFY16 Funding Data Review and Appeals – Additional Reports
Files Recently Distributed]]>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:00:00 GMT4590f19e-3701-4e80-95b1-37a972a22f5cCandidates for new early childhood, middle childhood and intervention specialist teaching licenses in Ohio will soon need to pass a new reading test, Foundations of Reading (Ohio Assessment for Educators 090). This change in state law is effective for these licenses that the Ohio Department of Education issues on July 1, 2017, and thereafter. Learn more here.]]>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT2eed583b-eb58-4a77-9de9-e0cd73b063bdFY16 Funding Data Review and Appeals Extended
FY16 Spring Early Learning Assessments Data Appeal Window]]>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT16200f83-7081-4ad6-ace1-738ae6c1fc27Did you know teen medicine abuse is on the rise? There was a 33 percent increase in American teens abusing prescription drugs over a five-year period. Prescription meds now rank in the top three most popular drugs of choice among youth, just after marijuana and alcohol. Statistics reveal that ONE in FOUR teens have misused or abused prescription drugs.]]>Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT0d2f847f-5f16-4d3d-88cf-e8b17c3e90e5FY16 Graduation/Prepared for Success data review window opened Oct. 24]]>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMTa788acc5-2a1d-474c-af9c-d1fca8937f6eBullying touches the lives of at least one out of every four children in the U.S. In this year alone, approximately 13 million youth, from preschool to high school, will experience it. Yet, many parents do not even know their child is a victim. One study revealed that as many as 64 percent of youth who were bullied did not tell a parent, teacher or any other adult about it. Will your child be one of them? Would you recognize it and know how to respond?
]]>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMTdc2cafe3-e966-40dc-9211-98e75049e90cData review and appeal windows for 2016 funding data extended to Oct. 28]]>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT790c285d-61fc-4b18-b1a0-bef1c075ea8aA new October edition of the Early Learning Program Updatesprovides important information for data managers, program & school leaders, test coordinators, and teachers. ]]>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMTeca60c0c-0e61-491c-8958-2ced7757b0f1Aside from prescription drug abuse being illegal, it is highly dangerous. Yet one in four high school students will use a prescription medication for non-medical reasons at least once before graduating. Youth say prescription drugs are easier to access than a six-pack of beer. So where are students getting these prescription meds? 64 percent of youth report obtaining prescription drugs from their home medicine cabinets or from other family members or friends.]]>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMTb35bef5f-322c-4d38-8fba-c05d462e2beeMany adults are known to drink alcohol at social functions to “loosen up” and feel more comfortable interacting with others. Well, guess what? Many of our teens are doing the exact same thing. It is often referred to as “liquid courage” because, after a few drinks, a person may no longer feel afraid to get out there and dance, to ask out a love interest or to simply chat with their peers.]]>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT4de32d07-a6e7-46ba-891d-5a9e5f689f88FY17 Five Year Forecast - Initial Required (P) Collection, v1
How to run the SDC reports for the FY2016 Graduation Rate
Files Recently Distributed]]>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT26e7693f-3012-42e1-90a0-e69fc90a0c1aOctober is National Medicine Abuse Awareness month; bringing to light the dangers of prescription (and over-the-counter) medicine abuse and encouraging parents and other caregivers to be a part of the solution.]]>Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMT07bc48c1-5798-4777-afee-64a8696a60f4ODE ITC EMIS Trainings for October 2016]]>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 04:00:00 GMTf1f2a1e1-3fe3-401d-ae14-c079e3ef0783Research Institute has identified 40 developmental assets for adolescents; a specific set of skills, experiences, relationships and behaviors that help young people flourish and mature into successful and contributing adults.]]>Fri, 30 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT78a86827-ae52-4be2-9bdb-dab5f39c1aa9

To access these courses, you will need to create a Profile in the OPR. You should logon to the OPR through the OCCRRA website https://www.occrra.org/ and click on the tab, “Create Profile.” Once you have a Profile, you can click on “Find Training” to access the courses. Click on the module title in the announcement box at the top of the page to register for each module. Once you have registered for each course, check out by clicking the shopping cart on the top right of the screen. Return to your profile, go to My Scheduled Trainings, click on the training title and from the event description page, you can access the training.

]]>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT14dec543-6c80-4ede-8567-99bf431a3e45We know the importance of teens getting the 8-10 hours of sleep their bodies and minds desperately need, as well as the many negative consequences of sleep deprivation, including the link to substance use. Now that we know how much sleep our children need, let’s take a look at what we can do to help them achieve quality sleep.]]>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMTe303220d-bf49-4fc4-b53c-981fba655546Data Review and Appeal Windows Open for 2016 Finance Data
SDC Now Open
SDC Release Notes
Two Grad Related Reports Available]]>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT07d710a6-f12e-4a5d-b145-16891f51fdf0Updated 2016-2017 EMIS Data Collection Calendar]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT1034bd64-5bfd-40a1-b67d-63dbf3fda6a9A new September edition of the Early Learning Program Updatesprovides important information for data managers, program & school leaders, test coordinators, and teachers. ]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT6e3d45a5-e2dc-4ff7-b00d-79f67ef8bf7bDistricts Can Access Value-Added Results]]>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMTccce1787-bad0-4b1f-838a-4b7d7fe86d7cThe joy of staying up late and sleeping in has come to a screeching halt for our children, and parents are faced with the daunting task of dragging tired teens out of bed each weekday morning. Lack of sleep not only leaves children cranky, but it can negatively impact mental health and substance use.]]>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT1d004d90-47bf-4bfc-a724-53c2e4fbb4f6FY16 Spring Early Learning Assessment (A) Collection, v1
EMIS is now on Twitter!]]>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT340f4da6-dba7-445d-ab66-175f2c47f6f5FY17 Beginning of Year Student (S) Collection, v1
FY16 Financial (H) Supplemental Collection, v1
Secure Data Center Information]]>Fri, 09 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT6b8a573b-59a8-408a-8731-37dcb08526ebLearn about the Early Childhood Educaton Grants Child Eligibility Screening Tool, Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) Funding Application, EAS Provider Application, EAS Student Application, Early Learning Assessment, as well as Fiscal, Reporting and Monitoring Reminders.
]]>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT6d947417-1b09-4209-bdcf-fcd263fb45c5The first day of middle school has come and gone. While your child’s initial fears of navigating the hallways, using the combination lock and finding someone to sit with at lunch may be officially behind her, it doesn’t mean she’s got a peaceful, easy feeling about the rest of her middle school experience. And as a parent, you must know, this is only the beginning.]]>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMTe71a26be-df1d-49cb-b909-fdedf53e0fcdFY17 Student (S) Cross Reference Collection, v1FY17 SOES Beginning of Year Student (S) Collection, v1]]>Fri, 02 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT5c0c7cd0-7f80-4518-a220-898c958bb15bFY17 Initial Calendar (C) Collection, v1
FY17 SOES Student (S) Contact(s) Collection, v1]]>Fri, 02 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMT7f4a8a0c-2ae4-4f0f-b457-bb77c64704aeThe idea of sneaking alcohol into a football stadium is nothing new. Encourage kids to find their personal motivation for being alcohol-free. They may attribute it to academics, sports, friendships, appearance, health or not wanting to disappoint their parents. Regardless, students will feel better equipped and more confident in saying ‘no’ if they have thought about it ahead of time.]]>Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:00:00 GMTf2532d69-2715-4df0-a90a-6f3bd66419b1Each year as summer draws to a close, teachers, parents, and students alike all begin their back to school preparations. Whether you are sending your child off to Pre-K for the first time, readying a classroom for a new set of students, or attending your freshman year of college, there's a lot to prepare for. Check out these resources that can help make sure you are ready to make this school year one of the best.
]]>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT4f78ab58-9d22-43e1-a954-d355c68d573aFY17 Summer 3rd Gr ELA-Reading Assessment Reporting no Longer RequiredFY17 Summer 3rd Gr ELA-Reading Assessment and Retention Appeals Open]]>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTfff0f790-431a-4626-83ae-23f96244ead6FY16 Final Staff and Course (L) Collection Extended]]>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT9c535478-09ca-44a3-8769-0fe3b40af5bcPosition Posted: EMIS Data Administration Manager]]>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTa9df6b44-b458-4026-a22c-cf138762dcbcThere is a unique and special connection between siblings that cannot be denied nor duplicated. They are both tormentors and protectors; a source of teasing one moment, the greatest ally the next. Siblings are also likely to be one and other’s longest-lasting relationship. Four out of five Americans get to experience the growing years with a brother or sister, and in most families the older siblings serve as role models for the younger ones. The influence of older siblings is so powerful, in fact, that it is said to rival that of peers and many times outweigh parental influence - for the better or worse.]]>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTd3b42148-b16e-421c-b229-141c40779fa4A new August edition of the Early Learning Program Updates provides important information for data managers, program & school leaders, test coordinators, and teachers. ]]>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTeb8d4df2-a2d9-4feb-a492-fb8522102d51SDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes ]]>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT8cb27e72-2a55-4f89-973a-7b5e131e2405FY16 Financial (H) Collection Closes August 31SDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes ]]>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTd89782f1-5e43-4a2d-8992-40df5190239dCTE FTE Reports UpdatedUpdated FY16 Fall Early Learning Assessment (A) Collection, v3FY16 Fall Early Learning Assessment (A) Collection Extended]]>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT78414a73-3b8b-4af1-ab58-a56f3b4c962cFY16 Non-Statewide Accountability Assessments Appeals OpenODE ITC EMIS Trainings for August 2016SDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes]]>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTecc92376-959f-4af5-a944-4f0767644c9fFY16 Final Staff/Course (L) Collection Extended ]]>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT13eddec7-39d4-41e2-b690-94ae6dd75a8cSDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes ]]>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTcb85a6c6-eee3-4230-86fc-457b99d540famiddle or high school or students attending a new school. Studies show that times of transition increase a child’s risk for substance use.]]>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTbbd6fde4-f53b-41fb-b2f0-a6c0432ca7e9sing it. So let’s get informed and up to date on this drug so that factual and accurate prevention messages can be shared with our children. We’ll begin by debunking a few common myths.]]>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMTf6a7a439-b967-4466-b735-c5cc95794aa7SDC Now OpenSDC Release Notes ]]>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT0d3f3d95-6e88-42f9-9ca5-10d664854d91FY16 SOES End of Year Student (S) Collection, AppealFY16 End of Year Student (S) Collection, Appeal]]>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 04:00:00 GMT8dd9bce7-4c14-4887-a56a-543c3cea1948Last week, Chardon High School students hosted a picnic to help educate the community about the dangers and devastating consequences of substance abuse. This event brought together school and city leaders, first responders and families with kids of all ages.

Attendees enjoyed games, food and fun activities. In addition, the student organizers included an important message about talking to kids about drug abuse. A panel of experts discussed this important issue with those in attendance.

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